1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Fluid

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Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections, or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the h0se.s and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it
if
needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc. You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often
if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
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Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
USAGE
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
The engine requires a special oil
meeting GM Standard GM47 18M.
Oils meeting this Standard may be
identified as synthetic, and should
also be identified with the
American Petroleum Institute
Certified For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst” symbol. However, not
all Synthetic API oils with the
“Starburst” symbol will meet this
GM Standard. You should look for
and use only an oil that meets GM
Standard GM47 18M. For the
proper viscosity, see “Engine Oil”
in the Index. Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
FLUIDLUBRICANT
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and GM Goodwrench@
DEX-COOL or Havoline@
DEX-COOL (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze
conforming to GM Specification 6277M. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
GM Part
No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
~ lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
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Power Steering System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Manual
Transmission
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Synthetic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345866 or
12345867 or equivalent).
Manual Transmission Fluid SAE
5W-30 (GM Part No. 1052931 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Engine oil.
USAGE
Floor Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip
Differential)
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or
GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category
LB or
GC-LB.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345977) and
4 ounces
(1 18 ml)
of Limited-Slip
Differential Lubricant Additive
(GM Part No. 1052358 or
equivalent) where required. See
“Rear Axle” in the Index.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515) or
eauivalent.
f&.
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Hood Latch
Assembly Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
5
Pawl
Hood
and Door
Hinges
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
’ GC-LB .
(GM Part No. 12346241
or eauivalent).
I USAGE I FLUIDLUBRICANT I
I I
Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone
Grease (GM
Conditioninrr Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent). I
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters and spark plugs.

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AirBag
....................................... 1-17
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-2 1
Howitworks
................................ 1-19
Location
.................................... 1-19
Servicing
.................................... 1-22
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-20
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-21
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-20
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................... 1 - 18. 2-76
Air Bag System
................................ 1 - 17
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
........................ 3.2.3.3. 3.7
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 13
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-52
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-60
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-20
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
.......... 2-80. 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-79. 4-6
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Appearance Care
............................... 6-54 Appearance Care
Materials
....................... 6-62
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
ASR Active Light
........................... 2-8 1. 4.8
ASR Off Light
................................. 2-81
ASR System
.................................... 4-8
ASR System Warning Light ................... 2.80. 4.8
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-18
Audio Systems
................................. 3-10
Electronic Climate Control System ................ 3-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-23
Transmission
........................... 2- 18. 2-2 1
Transmission Check
........................... 7-41
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-18
Transmission Park Mechanism Check
............. 7-43
Transmission. Fluid Temperature Reading
......... 2-97
Transmission. Operation
....................... 2-21
Transmission. Shifting
......................... 2-21
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-18
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
......................... 2-28
Ashtray
....................................... 2-50
Automatic
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-24
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Battery
....................................... 6-35
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement, Passive Keyless Entry
............... 2-8
BBB Auto Line
.................................. 8-7
Belt, Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-79
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Brake Warnings
................................ 5-2, 5-4
Adjustment
................................ 6-34
Fluid
....................................... 6-32
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-32
Parking
..................................... 2-28
PedalTravel
................................. 6-3 4
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-35
System Warning Light
......................... 2-78
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-3 1
Wear ....................................... 6-34
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7-42
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 15
BTSI
......................................... 2-31
BTSICheck
................................... 7-42
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-36
Bulbs, Replacement
........................... 6-73 Canadian
Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-74
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-40
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3-1 1.3.13. 3.15
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-19
Center Console
................................. 2-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-41
Certification Label
.............................. 4-28
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-53
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-76
Check Gauges Light
............................. 2-93
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-31
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-61
Child Restraints
................................ 1-26
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-26
TopStrap
................................... 1-26
WheretoPut
................................ l-26
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-65
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
.......................... 6-60
Coated Moldings
............................. 6-55
Convertible Hardtop
........................... 6-60
Convertible Top
.............................. 6-59
CarbonMonoxide
......................... 2.32. 4.27
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Fabric Protection
............................... 6-55
Fan Control Buttons
.......................... 3.1. 3.4
Fiberglass Springs
.............................. 6-6 1
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission ................... 2-24
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air Cleaner .............................. 6- 15
Finish Care .................................... 6-58
FinishDamage
................................. 6-60
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-23
First Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2-24
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-76
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-46
Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-40
FogLamps
.................................... 2-44
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-24
French Language Manual
11
FrontTowing ................................... 5-8
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-38
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-4
Gauge
....................................... 2-94
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Fuel, Filling Your Tank
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-65
.. ...........................
GaugeMarhngs .............................. 2-96
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-82
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-89
Engine Oil Temperature
........................ 2-90
Fuel
....................................... 2-94
Gear Positions
............................ 2-21, 2-24
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-28
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-28
Guide en FranGais
11
GAWR ....................................... 4-28
.. .................................
GVWR ..................................... 4-28
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-36
Hardtop. Convertible
............................ 2-64
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-36
Headlamp Doors
............................... 2-43
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-36
Wiring
..................................... 6-64
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Headlamps
.................................... 2-42
Heating
.................................... 3-2, 3-6
Heritage Pages .... 111 ...................................
High-Beam Lamps .............................. 2-36
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
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Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-79
Passive Keyless Entry
......................... 2-92
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-6. 2.75
Service ASR
............................. 2-80, 4-9
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-86
ServiceLTPWS
.............................. 2-85
Service Ride Control
.......................... 2-92
System Problems
............................. 2-93
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Cylinders
................................... 7-41
Door
........................................ 2-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service .................... 7-41
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-43
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2-83, 6-27
Low Oil Light
................................. 2-88
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light .................. 2-83
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-46
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-4 1
Security
.................................... 2-93
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-49
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-5
Long Triphlighway Intervals
................ 7.5. 7.28
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-40
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-44 Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-46
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short TripKity Definition
....................... 7-4
Short TripKity Intervals
. .................. 7.4. 7.6
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-61
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-86
Manual
Climate Control System
......................... 3-1
Frontseat
.................................... 1-1
Transmission ........................... 2- 18. 2.24
Transmission Check
........................... 7-41
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-21
Transmission. 'Shifting
......................... 2-24
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-18
MapLamps ................................... 2-45
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
. : ..................................... 2-46
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-47
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-46
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-46
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-51
MMT ......................................... 6-4
MountainRoads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-35
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-22
Neutral. Manual Transmission
..................... 2-24
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-15
Nightvision
................................... 4-15
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